Dolly Parton Musical

A BRAND SPANKIN’ NEW MUSICAL FROM DOLLY PARTON

UK PREMIERE AT THE MANCHESTER OPERA HOUSE ON FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER 2012, AHEAD OF A MAJOR UK TOUR AND LONDON.

Howard Panter for Ambassador Theatre Group and Bob Bartner are delighted to announce that 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL will have its UK Premiere at the Manchester Opera House on Friday 12 October 2012. Tickets will go on sale at 4.51pm (nine to five!) on Tuesday 27 March. Casting will be announced soon. www.9to5themusical.co.uk

Dolly Parton said today:  "I am so excited that 9 to 5 the Musical is coming to Manchester. I'm hoping you have as much fun watching it as I had writing the music for it. 9 to 5 the Musical is perfect for anyone that's ever wanted to string up their boss, which is almost all of us. So come join the fun! "

Howard Panter said today: “ A hugely entertaining film has been turned in to a musical rollercoaster of delight. Dolly Parton is a true global icon and her signature music will be an instant hit with musical theatre fans.  This sharp, witty musical adventure is one of the most exciting new musicals to be hitting the UK stage”.

With an estimated 100 million album sales the song writer, film and television star and worldwide icon, Dolly Parton is one of greatest selling music artists of all time.  A multi Grammy award winner, which includes the most prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, Golden Globe Award winner and Tony Award nominee.  The 2008 Backwoods Barbie tour (which features in 9-5 The Musical) completely sold out in the UK as well as her most recent 2011 UK tour, which was Dolly Parton’s most successful to date. 

As a songwriter with over 3000 songs written and honoured into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame, Dolly penned the global chart topper I Will Always Love You sung by Whitney Houston, which is the best selling single written and performed by a woman, ever. 

One of Dolly’s biggest solo hits 9-5 was nominated for an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, the hit song topped the pop and country charts winning 2 Grammy Awards including best Country Song of the year.

Listings information
FRIDAY 12 - SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER 2012
MANCHESTER OPERA HOUSE
Box Office 0844 871 3018 | www.atgv.co.uk/manchester.asp

Published: 31-Mar-2012: (1219)